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Grant of bail to the accused without proper reasoning. Analysis: The appellant challenged the grant of bail to the accused by the High Court without providing any reasons for the decision. The incident involved the accused shooting the deceased with a double-barrel gun, leading to the deceased's death. The trial court had rejected the bail application based on witness statements clearly implicating the accused. The High Court's order granting bail lacked detailed reasoning and merely stated that it was a fit case for bail without elaborating on the grounds. The Supreme Court emphasized the importance of providing reasons for granting bail in serious cases, highlighting that the High Court's non-reasoned order was indefensible. Citing previous judgments, the Supreme Court emphasized the need for courts to consider factors like the nature of the accusation, severity of punishment, and prima facie satisfaction of the court before granting bail. The Supreme Court concluded that the bail granted to the accused based on a non-speaking and non-reasoned order was improper, leading to the cancellation of the bail and ordering the accused to surrender to custody immediately. This detailed analysis showcases the Supreme Court's thorough examination of the issues surrounding the grant of bail without proper reasoning, emphasizing the importance of providing detailed justifications for such decisions in serious criminal cases.
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